Polyphonic Spree

The Polyphonic Spree is a self-described "choral symphonic rock" group from the Dallas, Texas area. The band generally consists of a 10-person choir, a pair of keyboardists, as well as a percussionist, drummer, bassist, guitarist, flautist, trumpeter, trombonist, violinist/violist, harpist, French horn player, a pedal steel player, theremin player, and an electronic effects person. Individual members and the number of musicians, however, vary, because of the flexibility necessary in travelling with such a large band. Tim DeLaughter? is musical director and contributes lead vocals, as well as keyboards, guitar, and percussion.

The group was founded by DeLaughter? and has included 13 to 27 other members. It currently consists of 24 members ranging from vocals, to organ to tubular bells. The three original members, Tim DeLaughter?, Mark Pirro and Brian Wakeland were members of the band Tripping Daisy before their guitarist Wes Berggren died in 1999. After the tr...